In case you're looking for a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/prefab-cabin">prefab weekend retreat</a>, take a gander at the Sommerhaus Piu designed by <a href="http://www.patrick-frey.com/?cat=39#sommerhaus" target="_blank">Patrick Frey</a> and Björn Götte. Located in Germany, the wooden prefab is simply laid out, elegant in form, and completely versatile depending on your needs. With a design that draws upon the beauty of the surrounding landscape, its slightly pitched roof angles up to increase the light and depth of the living space, and a large wrap around deck extends the living quarters into the great outdoors.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

The two bedroom wooden <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/prefab-cabin">prefab cabin</a> can be used as a vacation home, studio space, home office or even as a primary home.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Coming in at less than 70 sq meters, there's enough room for two simple bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchenette and a amply-sized living and dining area. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling sliding doors inhabitants can take in the views and easily expand the living space.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

An <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/natural-daylighting">abundance of daylight</a> flows into the public spaces while the back bedrooms are more intimately covered for privacy.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Large roof overhangs protect the home from the elements, letting in filtered light through the slats to the clerestory windows.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

A high window from the kitchen into the bathroom pulls light into the inner recesses of the home.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

The exterior is clad in thin, horizontal strips of natural wood accented with slate colored slats.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

A wood walkway leads to the summer home.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Sommerhaus Piu in the autumn surrounded in a field of grass.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Sommerhaus Piu glows at night.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Construction of the Sommerhaus Piu with prefab wall systems.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Preliminary drawings of Sommerhaus Piu.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Preliminary sketch of Sommerhaus Piu.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

Patrick Frey and Björn Götte designed the home to enable people to spend their time in a place which they can <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/affordable-housing">afford</a>, not only in summer, but all year round.

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Prefab Sommerhaus Piu-Patrick Frey

In case you're looking for a prefab weekend retreat, take a gander at the Sommerhaus Piu designed by Patrick Frey and Björn Götte. Located in Germany, the wooden prefab is simply laid out, elegant in form, and completely versatile depending on your needs. With a design that draws upon the beauty of the surrounding landscape, its slightly pitched roof angles up to increase the light and depth of the living space, and a large wrap around deck extends the living quarters into the great outdoors.